[Paddlewise] paddle suggestions

I had the miss fortune to break my sweet Grey Owl paddle last Sunday.  I'll 
fix it.  But the whole incident has given me time to reflect on the merits 
of take apart paddles.  I broke the shaft where the right side carbon fiber 
ferrule joins the wooden shaft.

As I see it the only advantages of a take apart are, ease of transport, and 
providing either a right or left feather.  Short of those I've concluded 
that a solid shaft has to be better - if ease of transport is not an issue.

It can be glued up to accommodate feathering.  Because there is no ferrule 
they're lighter and stronger.

Care to comment?

I'm also looking at the possibility of a carbon fiber paddle.  I've 
narrowed the choices down to Werner, Epic, or Lightning.  If anyone has an 
opinion regarding the merits (plus or minus) of any of these I'd love to 
hear from you.

Gordin Warner
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